So how can sleep help you lose weight?
The researchers said: “If sleep is prolonged for longer periods, weight loss in the form of fat mass is likely to increase over time.
“Some observations suggest that seven to eight hours of sleep per night is associated with greater success in weight loss interventions.”
As for why more sleep would reduce calorie intake, the researchers explained: “Evidence from laboratory sleep restriction studies suggests that increased hunger, alterations in hormones that regulate appetite, and changes in Brain regions related to reward-seeking behavior are potential mechanisms that promote overeating after sleep restriction.”
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